December 21, 2023, 5:30-8:30pm, 21+ event, Idaho State Museum, 610 Julia Davis Dr $5 per person includes Museum Admission. Eat, drink and be merry! Merry and Bright is your chance to experience Idaho State Museum’s Winter Wonder Village in an adult-only setting. Sip spirited cider craft brewed by Cider Sisters and unwind as you wander … Continued
Join the Idaho State Museum team to explore Exhibiting Curiosity, the newest show at the Idaho State Museum. Go behind the scenes and discover how artifacts become a part of the state’s collections, the stories they tell about our shared history, and for some, what they are in the first place! Take a deeper look … Continued
Bears, and bears, and bears, oh my! Learn more about bears in Idaho and their winter slumbers at our January Family Second Saturday event. Join us from 12-3pm on January Family Second Saturday activities are included with museum admission. Family Second Saturday activities are included with museum admission. *Free for Idaho State Historical Society Members!
Join the Idaho State Museum and the Idaho Chinese Organization to celebrate and honor the traditions of Lunar New Year in Idaho with hands-on activities and crafts, food, and performances. Performances begin at 12 pm and include White Lotus Dancers, Traditional Chinese Dancers, Kuna Kung Fu, the Boise Modern Chinese School and Renaissance High School. … Continued
Join the Idaho State Museum team to explore Exhibiting Curiosity, the newest show at the Idaho State Museum. Go behind the scenes and discover how artifacts become a part of the state’s collections, the stories they tell about our shared history, and for some, what they are in the first place! Take a deeper look … Continued
Come celebrate Black History Month from 12-3pm on February 10th for Family Second Saturday! Learn more about Black Idahoans from early pioneers, advocates, and artists. Join us for crafts, artwork, and a gallery activity to recognize Black citizens of Idaho past and present. Family Second Saturday activities are included with museum admission. *Free for Idaho … Continued
March 9th 12pm-3pm Let's kick off spring early! Learn about Idaho's unique flowers, including the syringa, and other iconic state symbols that represent our beautiful state. Join us on Saturday, March 9th from 12-3pm for a fun-filled afternoon with crafts and activities to celebrate our state's blooms and blossoms. Family Second Saturday activities are included … Continued
Join the Idaho State Museum team to explore Exhibiting Curiosity, the newest show at the Idaho State Museum. Go behind the scenes and discover how artifacts become a part of the state’s collections, the stories they tell about our shared history, and for some, what they are in the first place! Take a deeper look … Continued
The Idaho State Museum presents a live show and tribute to Bob Hope’s military performances, featuring singing, dancing, and segments of Bob Hope’s comedy taken directly from his wartime radio and USO shows. The show compliments the final week of the Museum’s exhibition of “So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope” on tour … Continued
Join the Idaho State Historical Society’s collections team to explore how we keep historic materials safe for generations to come. We’ll provide the experts and archival tools to guide you in the dos and don’ts of preservation! Bring a family textile, such as a wedding dress or quilt, for this hands-on workshop as we guide … Continued
Join the Idaho State Historical Society’s collections team to explore how we keep historic materials safe for generations to come. We’ll provide the experts and archival tools to guide you in the dos and don’ts of preservation! Bring a family textile, such as a wedding dress or quilt, for this hands-on workshop as we guide … Continued
How museums decide what to preserve? Taking inspiration from the Exhibiting Curiosity temporary exhibition, participants will get a peek into museum collections and exhibits. With your group, form a Collections Committee and make important decisions on whether or not to accept items into the museum collection. Family Second Saturday activities are included with museum admission. … Continued